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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Default Correct paint, '72 A/C compressor?

Will the semi flat Krylon 1613 be correct for this, or should it have more gloss to it?

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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Hi Doug,
I think you're right about the case showing a 'bit' of gloss, but relatively little.
I think I'd still use #1613 but spray it a little wetter which will increase it's gloss a bit.
Be careful though that you don't get too much build up of paint since the cases I look at seem to have a thin coating.
So... a coat or two ....wet.
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Semi-flat (or satin) for engine compartment surfaces; semi-gloss for engine compartment "compontents".

Semi-gloss for the A/C compressor...
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